The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognizing Tony and Mary Debski and Danielle and Mike Marasco for their service to our community and making a difference with the McDonald's Franchise in our local community through the promotion of literacy and healthy eating by including books and fruit in every Happy Meal that is sold. 2. Announcement of the City of Laredo receiving the II Transparency Star in Contracts and Procurement II issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 30, 2017, September 5, 2017 and September 11, 2017.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Nelly Vielma to the City-County Government Issues Cornmittee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member George Altgelt to the City-County Government Issues Committee. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Nelly Vielma to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Rudy Gonzalez to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board. 5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Rudy Gonzalez to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and adoption of Resolution 2017-R-107 adopting the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan of the City of Laredo.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 11 Electricity of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending Article I, Section 11-1 definitions; amending Article II, Section 11-24 fees for registration; amending Article II, Section 11-25 - reserved; amending Article Ill, Section 11-43 same-to whom issued, Section 11-44 same-fees, Section 11-45 same-display; amending Article IV, Section 11-63 service reconnection, Section 11-65 violations; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for publication; and providing an effective date. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 7. An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, "Buildings & Building Regulations," by amending Article 11, "Registration of General Contractors and Subcontractors," Section 7-20 through Section 7-31, modifying the Municipal Registration of General Contractors and Subcontractors; providing for the collection of fees; enforcement to include fines and criminal penalties; a severability clause; a publication clause; and an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.9759 Acres (described by Meets and Bounds in Exhibit A), located north of Aguanieve Dr. and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-72-2017 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow for, in part, a twenty percent discount to senior citizens (aged 62 and older) who sign up and pay the annual fee - based on financial need and also, offering a free, twelve month membership to City employees upon completion of the Health and Wellness Incentive program. In addition, allow for updating facilities and an increase to basketball league fees from $70 - $ 100 per team, facility rental fees from $650 to $1,000 for the gymnasium, $200 to $400 for the Multi-Purpose Room, $50 to $100 for the Multi-Purpose Room, non-profit and implementing a $400 rate for the lobby in all recreation centers; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment ) on approximately 1.38 acres out of Porcion 24, Toribio Rodriguez Tract Abstract, 268, known as Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well, located north of E. Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop. ZC-74-20 17 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment approximately 4 acres out of Porcion 26, A. Sanchez Tract Abstract 282, known as Ortiz Ranch "B" #1 Well, located south of E. Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop. ZC-75-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VIII, "Code of Ethics," Division VIII, "Ethics Commission," of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by amending Sections 2-388 and 2-389; clarifying provision relating to the jurisdiction of the Ethics Commission; allowing the Ethics Compliance Officer to conduct a preliminary review, determine whether the Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over the violation of law alleged in the sworn complaint and make a recommendation to a preliminary panel of the Ethics Commission; providing that a preliminary panel of the Ethics Commission may review the recommendation of the Ethics Compliance Officer, the written statements and evidence submitted, and determine whether the Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over the violation of law alleged in the complaint; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
9. Designating as a one-way southbound the 4600 to 5000 block of Daugherty Avenue, between E. Cherry Hill Drive and Leal Street, during the peak hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m, Monday through Friday, during school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic and providing for publication and effective date. 10. Amending Ordinance 2013-0-109 to extend the existing one-way north bound street designation on school days peak periods of the 3000 block of Urbahn Ave., between Plum St. and Frost St., an additional block to include the 2900 block of Urbahn Ave. between Frost St. and Lyon St., to be in effect 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one way traffic and providing for publication and effective date.
Items IX 11 (Part 1 of 2), 12 - 14 & 21
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 2017-0-123 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601. 12, of the Code of Ordinances to increase fixed Transit Service Fares and Paratransit Fares; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2017. (AS AMENDED) 12. 2017-0-126 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2018, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED) 13. 2017-0-127 Amending the Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Section 18-2.2 letter (A), (8), (C) & (D), local permit fee for amusement redemption machine premises permit and increasing annual permit fee from $550.00 to $ 1,050.00 per machine/per year; clarification of expiration date, increasing the sealing fee from $550.00 to $ 1,050.00; clarification of posting of permit; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability, publication and effective date. (AS AMENDED) 14. 2017-0-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment ) on 1.65 acre pad site out of 320 acre tract known as McNary-Warrior #1 Well, located north of Wormser Rd and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd. ZC-73-2017 20. 2017-0-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7, (c) (3a through e); by providing all City of Laredo employees a maximum 2% merit raise based on employee performance evaluations, except for Seasonal employees, Temporary employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program E:mployees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, and employees subject to any collective bargaining agreement; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017.
2017-0-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment on Lot 7, Block 976, Western Division, located at 3802 San Bernardo Ave. ZC-498-2017
2017-0-123 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601. 12, of the Code of Ordinances to increase fixed Transit Service Fares and Paratransit Fares; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2017. (AS AMENDED)
2017-0-130 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 4.30 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.491887 per $ 100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0. 145113 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 20 17-2018. (This will be the fourteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate)
17. 2017-0-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)( 12)a, by providing for a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, except Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes adjustment to the minimum pay to grades R23, R24, R25 and R26; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017. 20. 2017-0-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7, (c) (3a through e); by providing all City of Laredo employees a maximum 2% merit raise based on employee performance evaluations, except for Seasonal employees, Temporary employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program E:mployees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, and employees subject to any collective bargaining agreement; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017.
2017-0-130 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 4.30 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.491887 per $ 100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0. 145113 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 20 17-2018. (This will be the fourteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate)
18. 2017-0-132 An ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II entitled "Presiding Municipal Court Judge" of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by amending section 20-19 to require the compensation of the presiding municipal court judge to be established by separate ordinance; and providing an effective date. 19. 2017-0-133 An ordinance increasing the annual salary of presiding Municipal Court Judge Rosie Cuellar from $135,000.00 to $ 150,000.00; and providing an effective date.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation on the Hachar Road Environmental Waterline Project, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action on a selection and award of contract to firm/presenter, designers/architects that submitted proposals in response to the Request For Qualifications for the Masterplan and Design of the Boulevard of the Americas and any matters related thereto. Funding is available in the District Priority Funds in the 2014 and 2016 CO's. Firms are listed in the order as they presented: Abrazos Partners Joint Venture Asakura Robinson Munoz FR.EE
Discussion with possible action regarding the status of the Sign Ordinance and any other matters incident thereto.
Presentation by Steven O'Neil, EnerNOC Inc, to propose Energy Demand Response Program participation with possible action.
CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. (a) RESOLUTIONS 23. 2017-R-98 Ratifying the City Manager action to accept the contract amendment with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $521,159.00 with a cash match of $52,116.00 for a total amount of $573,275.00 for continuation of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide evidence-based nurse home visitation care for first-time mothers wellness, prenatal and postpartum care and for newborn preventive health care nurse case management to assure wellness, preventive care and positive growth and development for the first two (2) years of life of the newborn. The project period is from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 and can be renewed an additional year, contingent on funding availability. 24. 2017-R-101 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $42,211.00 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department, for funding the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant or JAG for the period of October 0 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti-Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. 25. 2017-R-102 Authorizing the City Manager to accept an additional award of $346,209.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force with a total grant amount of $8 10,795.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for the LPD HIDTA Task Force. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Funding is appropriated in the HIDTA Task Force fund. 26. 2017-R-103 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $87,989.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The City of Laredo will be required to provide a match in the amount of $29,443.48 for a total amount of $ 117,432.48. This grant is for overtime salaries. The grant period will begin October 1, 2017 and runs through September 30, 2018. 27. 2017-R-104 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The City of Laredo will be required to match $45,875.84 for the total grant amount of $ 145,875.84. The grant period will begin October 1, 2017 and runs through September 30, 2018. This grant is for overtime salaries. 28. 2017-R-105 Authorizing the filing of an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of five million six hundred sixty nine thousand, five hundred twenty-three dollars ($5,669,523.00) as the City's participation in right-of-way acquisition along U.S. 59/loop 20 from International Blvd. to Bus. 59/Loop 20 interchange; authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the application. 29. 2017-R-106 Authorizing the Filing of an Application For Financial Assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of twenty-two million dollars ($22,000,000.00) as City's match for the INFRA Grant (total project cost $130 Million}, authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the application. 31. 2017-R-109 Repealing Resolution 20 17-R-32 and Re-authorizing the City Manager to enter into an advance funding agreement for a Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility-Off System Project (CSJ# 0922-33-165) for the development of a schematic, environmental document and construction of a five lane rural highway facility for the Hachar-Reuthinger Project (A/KA Hachar Loop) from FM 1472 to IH-35 and authorizing the payment of City's funding participation estimated to be $4,919,144.00. Funding is available in the 2016 CO. (b) MOTIONS 32. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sub-lease between L.A. Ventures, Inc. as Lessee and M & M Air Cargo and Delivery Services, Inc, as Sub-lessee for the approximate 8,487 square feet constituting section of Building No. 1 OB located at 2826 E. Bustamante and within Block 1 of the Laredo International Airport Subdivision Plat. The lease between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and L. A. Ventures, Inc. as Lessee, was approved by Ordinance No. 99-0-176 on June 28, 1999. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. 33. Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $4,754,289.00 or 6.20%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not to any increase in the current tax rate of $.637000. 34. Consideration for approval of the Meadow Avenue and Saunders Street - Northbound Right-Turn Lane as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $13,450.00 to Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $134,500.00. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Issue. 35. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $150,500.00 for the CDBG Sidewalk Project District VIII (20 City- Blocks) with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December 2017. Funding is available in the CDBG 42nd Action Year Grant. 36. Consideration to award a Professional Services Contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for a period of one year in the amount not to exceed $93,000.00 in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. This is the second of a two, one year extensions as per the contract. Audits fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. 37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of protective structural fire fighting suits for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Tx., through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing in the total amount of $231,897.50. Funding will be available in the Departments FY 17-18 operational budget. 38. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $54,600.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract FY17-051 between the City of Laredo and Laredo Examiners, Inc., as primary provider, as well as with Dr. David H. Cruz, as secondary provider, to perform drug and alcohol testing services pursuant to the City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Term of the contract shall be for a period of three (3) years and may be extended for one additional two (2) year period. Cost of contract services is approximately $120,000.00 per year. Funding is available in the Risk Management Fund - Employee & Wellness Division. 40. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the existing annual software maintenance agreement to Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $60,107.94. The annual software maintenance agreement begins October 1, 2017 and ends September 30, 2018 and includes the following programs: Court Case Management, Central Cash Collection, Data Dictionary, HTEI Interface, Police Interface, AcuCorp AcuServer, Court/Police Interface, General Ledger Interface, Collection Agency Export Interface and the Online Component. Funding is available in the FY 2017-2018 Municipal Court budget. 41. Directing the City Manager to prepare an annexation agreement and service plan for the voluntary annexation of three (3) tracts of land totaling 104.62 acres, more of less, as shown in attachments, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. 42. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of August 2017, represent a decrease of $10,924.22. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 43. Consideration for acceptance of Cielito Lindo Lift Station Elimination Project, approval of the release of retainage as final payment in the amount of $13,087.50, and approval of change order No. 2, a net increase of 45 working days in the completion period to a total completion period of 130 working days, with no increase in the contract amount, to Azar Services, LLC. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 4 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $13,950.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo to create conformed documents by revising design related to the reduction in capacity of the San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) from 3 million gallons (MG) to 2.5 MG based on construction contract. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $527,757.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. 45. Ratification of change order #1 for $25,387.52 on the purchase of AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) collectors and accessories from HD Supply Waterworks LTD. The original purchase orders (5 P.0.'s) total amount was for $33,306.50 and the approval of a new change order in the amount of $25,387.52 for a total of $58,694.02. Funding is available in the Utilities Billing operations budget. 46. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $85,757.72 to Pump Solutions, Hutto, Texas for the labor and parts to repair 18" X 24" Horizontal Split Case 7000 GPM Pump at El Pico Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station. Funding is available in the Water Works Construction Fund through Insurance proceeds as stipulated in Final Ordinance #2017-0-102.
2017-R-94 Authorizing the City Manager to accept services totaling $44,440.44 from Ayala Pools, Inc., OBA Sunset Pools in lieu of detention requirements for Sunset Heights Subdivision; the $44,440.44 in services will be used for restoring backwoods detention pond to original engineered specifications and provide for quarterly maintenance and cleaning until June of 2018. Said services are assured via a performance bond.
2017-R-108 A resolution to nominate a Council Member/Person, as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before October 15, 2017.
Discussion with possible action on a selection and award of contract to firm/presenter, designers/architects that submitted proposals in response to the Request For Qualifications for the Masterplan and Design of the Boulevard of the Americas and any matters related thereto. Funding is available in the District Priority Funds in the 2014 and 2016 CO's. Firms are listed in the order as they presented: Abrazos Partners Joint Venture Asakura Robinson Munoz FR.EE
Item 58 F1 & Supplemental Item IV 4
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS F. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M International University VISTA Program for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. IV. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations and sign a Letter of Intent with the Rojos Del Aguila De Veracuz, a AAA Minor League Baseball team in the Liga Mexicana for Minor League Professional Baseball at Uni-Trade Stadium. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Alex Arreguin to the Secondary Water Source Ad-Hoc Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Police Department budget in the amount of $51,164.49 for a grant awarded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Violent Crime Grant under the 2018 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and to add one FTE for a Crime Victims Service Coordinator position. This grant will fund the Crime Victims Service Coordinator position for the Domestic Awareness Service Program. The grant awarded is in the amount of $33,256.92 and the City of Laredo will be responsible for a match of $17,907.57 (35%) of the grant funds. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department Budget.
RESOLUTIONS 2017-R-110 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant awarded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $33,256.92 for the Violent Crime Grant under the 2018 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and to add one FTE for a Crime Victims Service Coordinator position. This grant will fund the Crime Victims Service Coordinator position for the Domestic Awareness Service Program. The City of Laredo will be responsible for a match of $17,907.57 (35%) of the grant funds. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department Budget.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 3. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. 2017-R-111 A resolution affirming the commitment by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas in moving forward with The Coves at Winfield project and of it's intent to work with the developer on negotiating a mutually acceptable contract agreement. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Discussion with possible action on submitting the Fast Lane Project for a Federal Highway Tiger Grant.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on creating a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) along Cuatro Vientos Road (south Loop 20) from Highway 359 to Highway 83 south. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action for scheduling a City-County wide Road, Highway and Transportation Workshop with all pertinent parties (Webb County, MPO, RMA, TxDot) in order to identify and prioritize construction projects and explore ways to finance such projects.
Discussion with possible action on submitting the Fast Lane Project for a Federal Highway Tiger Grant.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation with possible action by the Internal Auditor on ongoing audits and/or irregularities in addition to the Annual Audit Plan submitted pursuant to Sec. 2-87.38. of the City Code; and any other matter incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action requesting an Audit of the formal and informal negotiation agreements with SWARM team, the legalities of these and the financial impact on the city's budget and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to consider parkland dedication by Alexander Development, LLC for construction of the Zacate Creek Hike & Bike trail (TXDOT Grant Funded).
STAFF REPORTS Presentation by Public Works on the proposed street maintenance fee, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action on status of construction and completion of Sisters of Mercy Project (Lazy River).
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 56. 2017-RT-06 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant no. TX-2017-069, Section 5307 in the amount of $3,317,200.00 authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Transportation Bill. Funding will be for Operating and Capital Assistance to the El Metro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. 57. Consideration to award contract RFP FY 17-053 to Laredo Occupational Center, L.L.C., to provide Occupational Medical Services for the Laredo Transit Management Inc. ( El Metro). The term of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract will be automatically renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The contract amount is not to exceed $25,000.00 per year. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Presentation by Frank Castillo to implement a Management Fellow Program, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to allow parking spaces at City Parks & City Hall for Veteran's. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 2. Discussion with possible action to consider city property for the possibility of a Veterans Museum.
Discussion with possible action requesting an efficiency and savings plan per department to target a 15% reduction to their budget and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to modify the ordinance that allows Code Enforcement and the Fire Marshals to cite whoever is on a property wherein someone is care taking for another.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on vehicles parked on sidewalks around schools in District Ill and providing Public Service Announcements addressing the issue.
Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Roberto Vedia.
Presentation by Raul Moreno, General Services Administration (GSA) on the construction update on the Juarez - Lincoln International Bridge Project (Bridge II), the improvements to Bridge I and the upcoming closure of North bound vehicular traffic.
48. Presentation with possible action by the Internal Auditor on ongoing audits and/or irregularities in addition to the Annual Audit Plan submitted pursuant to Sec. 2-87.38. of the City Code; and any other matter incident thereto. 49. Presentation by Public Works on the proposed street maintenance fee, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to acquire as much River Vega property as possible with the goal to connect Santa Rita Park, Meadow Bat Park (4 1 /2 mile trail), Slaughter Park, and existing Zacate Creek Trail in accordance with the City Master Plan for a linear park and hike & bike trails.
Discussion with possible action on speed bumps in front of Arndt Elementary School at 61 0 Santa Martha Boulevard and in front of Memorial Middle School at 2002 Marcella Avenue.
4. Discussion with possible action on a sidewalk study around Lamar Middle School at 1 8 1 8 N. Arkansas Avenue to support new construction. XV. ADJOURN
Sep 18, 2017 City Council
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Recognizing Tony and Mary Debski and Danielle and Mike Marasco for their service to our community and making a difference with the McDonald's Franchise in our local community through the promotion of literacy and healthy eating by including books and fruit in every Happy Meal that is sold. 2. Announcement of the City of Laredo receiving the II Transparency Star in Contracts and Procurement II issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 30, 2017, September 5, 2017 and September 11, 2017.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Nelly Vielma to the City-County Government Issues Cornmittee. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member George Altgelt to the City-County Government Issues Committee. 3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Nelly Vielma to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Rudy Gonzalez to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board. 5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Rudy Gonzalez to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and adoption of Resolution 2017-R-107 adopting the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan of the City of Laredo.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 11 Electricity of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending Article I, Section 11-1 definitions; amending Article II, Section 11-24 fees for registration; amending Article II, Section 11-25 - reserved; amending Article Ill, Section 11-43 same-to whom issued, Section 11-44 same-fees, Section 11-45 same-display; amending Article IV, Section 11-63 service reconnection, Section 11-65 violations; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; providing for publication; and providing an effective date. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 7. An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, "Buildings & Building Regulations," by amending Article 11, "Registration of General Contractors and Subcontractors," Section 7-20 through Section 7-31, modifying the Municipal Registration of General Contractors and Subcontractors; providing for the collection of fees; enforcement to include fines and criminal penalties; a severability clause; a publication clause; and an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.9759 Acres (described by Meets and Bounds in Exhibit A), located north of Aguanieve Dr. and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-72-2017 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow for, in part, a twenty percent discount to senior citizens (aged 62 and older) who sign up and pay the annual fee - based on financial need and also, offering a free, twelve month membership to City employees upon completion of the Health and Wellness Incentive program. In addition, allow for updating facilities and an increase to basketball league fees from $70 - $ 100 per team, facility rental fees from $650 to $1,000 for the gymnasium, $200 to $400 for the Multi-Purpose Room, $50 to $100 for the Multi-Purpose Room, non-profit and implementing a $400 rate for the lobby in all recreation centers; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment ) on approximately 1.38 acres out of Porcion 24, Toribio Rodriguez Tract Abstract, 268, known as Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well, located north of E. Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop. ZC-74-20 17 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment approximately 4 acres out of Porcion 26, A. Sanchez Tract Abstract 282, known as Ortiz Ranch "B" #1 Well, located south of E. Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop. ZC-75-2017 Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article VIII, "Code of Ethics," Division VIII, "Ethics Commission," of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by amending Sections 2-388 and 2-389; clarifying provision relating to the jurisdiction of the Ethics Commission; allowing the Ethics Compliance Officer to conduct a preliminary review, determine whether the Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over the violation of law alleged in the sworn complaint and make a recommendation to a preliminary panel of the Ethics Commission; providing that a preliminary panel of the Ethics Commission may review the recommendation of the Ethics Compliance Officer, the written statements and evidence submitted, and determine whether the Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over the violation of law alleged in the complaint; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
9. Designating as a one-way southbound the 4600 to 5000 block of Daugherty Avenue, between E. Cherry Hill Drive and Leal Street, during the peak hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m, Monday through Friday, during school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic and providing for publication and effective date. 10. Amending Ordinance 2013-0-109 to extend the existing one-way north bound street designation on school days peak periods of the 3000 block of Urbahn Ave., between Plum St. and Frost St., an additional block to include the 2900 block of Urbahn Ave. between Frost St. and Lyon St., to be in effect 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one way traffic and providing for publication and effective date.
Items IX 11 (Part 1 of 2), 12 - 14 & 21
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 2017-0-123 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601. 12, of the Code of Ordinances to increase fixed Transit Service Fares and Paratransit Fares; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2017. (AS AMENDED) 12. 2017-0-126 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2018, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED) 13. 2017-0-127 Amending the Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Section 18-2.2 letter (A), (8), (C) & (D), local permit fee for amusement redemption machine premises permit and increasing annual permit fee from $550.00 to $ 1,050.00 per machine/per year; clarification of expiration date, increasing the sealing fee from $550.00 to $ 1,050.00; clarification of posting of permit; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability, publication and effective date. (AS AMENDED) 14. 2017-0-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment ) on 1.65 acre pad site out of 320 acre tract known as McNary-Warrior #1 Well, located north of Wormser Rd and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd. ZC-73-2017 20. 2017-0-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7, (c) (3a through e); by providing all City of Laredo employees a maximum 2% merit raise based on employee performance evaluations, except for Seasonal employees, Temporary employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program E:mployees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, and employees subject to any collective bargaining agreement; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017.
2017-0-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment on Lot 7, Block 976, Western Division, located at 3802 San Bernardo Ave. ZC-498-2017
2017-0-123 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601. 12, of the Code of Ordinances to increase fixed Transit Service Fares and Paratransit Fares; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2017. (AS AMENDED)
2017-0-130 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 4.30 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.491887 per $ 100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0. 145113 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 20 17-2018. (This will be the fourteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate)
17. 2017-0-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)( 12)a, by providing for a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, except Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes adjustment to the minimum pay to grades R23, R24, R25 and R26; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017. 20. 2017-0-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinance, specifically Section 2-87.7, (c) (3a through e); by providing all City of Laredo employees a maximum 2% merit raise based on employee performance evaluations, except for Seasonal employees, Temporary employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program E:mployees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, and employees subject to any collective bargaining agreement; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2017.
2017-0-130 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 4.30 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.491887 per $ 100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0. 145113 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 20 17-2018. (This will be the fourteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate)
18. 2017-0-132 An ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II entitled "Presiding Municipal Court Judge" of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by amending section 20-19 to require the compensation of the presiding municipal court judge to be established by separate ordinance; and providing an effective date. 19. 2017-0-133 An ordinance increasing the annual salary of presiding Municipal Court Judge Rosie Cuellar from $135,000.00 to $ 150,000.00; and providing an effective date.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation on the Hachar Road Environmental Waterline Project, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action on a selection and award of contract to firm/presenter, designers/architects that submitted proposals in response to the Request For Qualifications for the Masterplan and Design of the Boulevard of the Americas and any matters related thereto. Funding is available in the District Priority Funds in the 2014 and 2016 CO's. Firms are listed in the order as they presented: Abrazos Partners Joint Venture Asakura Robinson Munoz FR.EE
Discussion with possible action regarding the status of the Sign Ordinance and any other matters incident thereto.
Presentation by Steven O'Neil, EnerNOC Inc, to propose Energy Demand Response Program participation with possible action.
CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. (a) RESOLUTIONS 23. 2017-R-98 Ratifying the City Manager action to accept the contract amendment with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $521,159.00 with a cash match of $52,116.00 for a total amount of $573,275.00 for continuation of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide evidence-based nurse home visitation care for first-time mothers wellness, prenatal and postpartum care and for newborn preventive health care nurse case management to assure wellness, preventive care and positive growth and development for the first two (2) years of life of the newborn. The project period is from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 and can be renewed an additional year, contingent on funding availability. 24. 2017-R-101 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $42,211.00 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department, for funding the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant or JAG for the period of October 0 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti-Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. 25. 2017-R-102 Authorizing the City Manager to accept an additional award of $346,209.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force with a total grant amount of $8 10,795.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for the LPD HIDTA Task Force. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Funding is appropriated in the HIDTA Task Force fund. 26. 2017-R-103 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $87,989.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The City of Laredo will be required to provide a match in the amount of $29,443.48 for a total amount of $ 117,432.48. This grant is for overtime salaries. The grant period will begin October 1, 2017 and runs through September 30, 2018. 27. 2017-R-104 Authorizing City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for Enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The City of Laredo will be required to match $45,875.84 for the total grant amount of $ 145,875.84. The grant period will begin October 1, 2017 and runs through September 30, 2018. This grant is for overtime salaries. 28. 2017-R-105 Authorizing the filing of an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of five million six hundred sixty nine thousand, five hundred twenty-three dollars ($5,669,523.00) as the City's participation in right-of-way acquisition along U.S. 59/loop 20 from International Blvd. to Bus. 59/Loop 20 interchange; authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the application. 29. 2017-R-106 Authorizing the Filing of an Application For Financial Assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of twenty-two million dollars ($22,000,000.00) as City's match for the INFRA Grant (total project cost $130 Million}, authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the application. 31. 2017-R-109 Repealing Resolution 20 17-R-32 and Re-authorizing the City Manager to enter into an advance funding agreement for a Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility-Off System Project (CSJ# 0922-33-165) for the development of a schematic, environmental document and construction of a five lane rural highway facility for the Hachar-Reuthinger Project (A/KA Hachar Loop) from FM 1472 to IH-35 and authorizing the payment of City's funding participation estimated to be $4,919,144.00. Funding is available in the 2016 CO. (b) MOTIONS 32. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sub-lease between L.A. Ventures, Inc. as Lessee and M & M Air Cargo and Delivery Services, Inc, as Sub-lessee for the approximate 8,487 square feet constituting section of Building No. 1 OB located at 2826 E. Bustamante and within Block 1 of the Laredo International Airport Subdivision Plat. The lease between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and L. A. Ventures, Inc. as Lessee, was approved by Ordinance No. 99-0-176 on June 28, 1999. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. 33. Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $4,754,289.00 or 6.20%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not to any increase in the current tax rate of $.637000. 34. Consideration for approval of the Meadow Avenue and Saunders Street - Northbound Right-Turn Lane as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $13,450.00 to Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $134,500.00. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Issue. 35. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $150,500.00 for the CDBG Sidewalk Project District VIII (20 City- Blocks) with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December 2017. Funding is available in the CDBG 42nd Action Year Grant. 36. Consideration to award a Professional Services Contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for a period of one year in the amount not to exceed $93,000.00 in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. This is the second of a two, one year extensions as per the contract. Audits fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. 37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of protective structural fire fighting suits for the Fire Department from Dooley Tackaberry, Deer Park, Tx., through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing in the total amount of $231,897.50. Funding will be available in the Departments FY 17-18 operational budget. 38. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $54,600.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract FY17-051 between the City of Laredo and Laredo Examiners, Inc., as primary provider, as well as with Dr. David H. Cruz, as secondary provider, to perform drug and alcohol testing services pursuant to the City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Term of the contract shall be for a period of three (3) years and may be extended for one additional two (2) year period. Cost of contract services is approximately $120,000.00 per year. Funding is available in the Risk Management Fund - Employee & Wellness Division. 40. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the existing annual software maintenance agreement to Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $60,107.94. The annual software maintenance agreement begins October 1, 2017 and ends September 30, 2018 and includes the following programs: Court Case Management, Central Cash Collection, Data Dictionary, HTEI Interface, Police Interface, AcuCorp AcuServer, Court/Police Interface, General Ledger Interface, Collection Agency Export Interface and the Online Component. Funding is available in the FY 2017-2018 Municipal Court budget. 41. Directing the City Manager to prepare an annexation agreement and service plan for the voluntary annexation of three (3) tracts of land totaling 104.62 acres, more of less, as shown in attachments, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code. 42. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of August 2017, represent a decrease of $10,924.22. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 43. Consideration for acceptance of Cielito Lindo Lift Station Elimination Project, approval of the release of retainage as final payment in the amount of $13,087.50, and approval of change order No. 2, a net increase of 45 working days in the completion period to a total completion period of 130 working days, with no increase in the contract amount, to Azar Services, LLC. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer Revenue Bond. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 4 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $13,950.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo to create conformed documents by revising design related to the reduction in capacity of the San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) from 3 million gallons (MG) to 2.5 MG based on construction contract. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $527,757.00. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond. 45. Ratification of change order #1 for $25,387.52 on the purchase of AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) collectors and accessories from HD Supply Waterworks LTD. The original purchase orders (5 P.0.'s) total amount was for $33,306.50 and the approval of a new change order in the amount of $25,387.52 for a total of $58,694.02. Funding is available in the Utilities Billing operations budget. 46. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $85,757.72 to Pump Solutions, Hutto, Texas for the labor and parts to repair 18" X 24" Horizontal Split Case 7000 GPM Pump at El Pico Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Station. Funding is available in the Water Works Construction Fund through Insurance proceeds as stipulated in Final Ordinance #2017-0-102.
2017-R-94 Authorizing the City Manager to accept services totaling $44,440.44 from Ayala Pools, Inc., OBA Sunset Pools in lieu of detention requirements for Sunset Heights Subdivision; the $44,440.44 in services will be used for restoring backwoods detention pond to original engineered specifications and provide for quarterly maintenance and cleaning until June of 2018. Said services are assured via a performance bond.
2017-R-108 A resolution to nominate a Council Member/Person, as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before October 15, 2017.
Discussion with possible action on a selection and award of contract to firm/presenter, designers/architects that submitted proposals in response to the Request For Qualifications for the Masterplan and Design of the Boulevard of the Americas and any matters related thereto. Funding is available in the District Priority Funds in the 2014 and 2016 CO's. Firms are listed in the order as they presented: Abrazos Partners Joint Venture Asakura Robinson Munoz FR.EE
Item 58 F1 & Supplemental Item IV 4
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS F. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M International University VISTA Program for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. IV. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 4. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations and sign a Letter of Intent with the Rojos Del Aguila De Veracuz, a AAA Minor League Baseball team in the Liga Mexicana for Minor League Professional Baseball at Uni-Trade Stadium. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Alex Arreguin to the Secondary Water Source Ad-Hoc Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Police Department budget in the amount of $51,164.49 for a grant awarded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Violent Crime Grant under the 2018 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and to add one FTE for a Crime Victims Service Coordinator position. This grant will fund the Crime Victims Service Coordinator position for the Domestic Awareness Service Program. The grant awarded is in the amount of $33,256.92 and the City of Laredo will be responsible for a match of $17,907.57 (35%) of the grant funds. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department Budget.
RESOLUTIONS 2017-R-110 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant awarded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $33,256.92 for the Violent Crime Grant under the 2018 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and to add one FTE for a Crime Victims Service Coordinator position. This grant will fund the Crime Victims Service Coordinator position for the Domestic Awareness Service Program. The City of Laredo will be responsible for a match of $17,907.57 (35%) of the grant funds. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department Budget.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 3. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. 2017-R-111 A resolution affirming the commitment by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas in moving forward with The Coves at Winfield project and of it's intent to work with the developer on negotiating a mutually acceptable contract agreement. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Nelly Vielma)
Discussion with possible action on submitting the Fast Lane Project for a Federal Highway Tiger Grant.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Discussion with possible action on creating a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) along Cuatro Vientos Road (south Loop 20) from Highway 359 to Highway 83 south. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action for scheduling a City-County wide Road, Highway and Transportation Workshop with all pertinent parties (Webb County, MPO, RMA, TxDot) in order to identify and prioritize construction projects and explore ways to finance such projects.
Discussion with possible action on submitting the Fast Lane Project for a Federal Highway Tiger Grant.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation with possible action by the Internal Auditor on ongoing audits and/or irregularities in addition to the Annual Audit Plan submitted pursuant to Sec. 2-87.38. of the City Code; and any other matter incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action requesting an Audit of the formal and informal negotiation agreements with SWARM team, the legalities of these and the financial impact on the city's budget and any items incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to consider parkland dedication by Alexander Development, LLC for construction of the Zacate Creek Hike & Bike trail (TXDOT Grant Funded).
STAFF REPORTS Presentation by Public Works on the proposed street maintenance fee, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action on status of construction and completion of Sisters of Mercy Project (Lazy River).
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 56. 2017-RT-06 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant no. TX-2017-069, Section 5307 in the amount of $3,317,200.00 authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Transportation Bill. Funding will be for Operating and Capital Assistance to the El Metro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. 57. Consideration to award contract RFP FY 17-053 to Laredo Occupational Center, L.L.C., to provide Occupational Medical Services for the Laredo Transit Management Inc. ( El Metro). The term of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract will be automatically renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The contract amount is not to exceed $25,000.00 per year. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Presentation by Frank Castillo to implement a Management Fellow Program, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to allow parking spaces at City Parks & City Hall for Veteran's. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 2. Discussion with possible action to consider city property for the possibility of a Veterans Museum.
Discussion with possible action requesting an efficiency and savings plan per department to target a 15% reduction to their budget and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to modify the ordinance that allows Code Enforcement and the Fire Marshals to cite whoever is on a property wherein someone is care taking for another.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action on vehicles parked on sidewalks around schools in District Ill and providing Public Service Announcements addressing the issue.
Discussion with possible action to consider a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Roberto Vedia.
Presentation by Raul Moreno, General Services Administration (GSA) on the construction update on the Juarez - Lincoln International Bridge Project (Bridge II), the improvements to Bridge I and the upcoming closure of North bound vehicular traffic.
48. Presentation with possible action by the Internal Auditor on ongoing audits and/or irregularities in addition to the Annual Audit Plan submitted pursuant to Sec. 2-87.38. of the City Code; and any other matter incident thereto. 49. Presentation by Public Works on the proposed street maintenance fee, with possible action.
Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to acquire as much River Vega property as possible with the goal to connect Santa Rita Park, Meadow Bat Park (4 1 /2 mile trail), Slaughter Park, and existing Zacate Creek Trail in accordance with the City Master Plan for a linear park and hike & bike trails.
Discussion with possible action on speed bumps in front of Arndt Elementary School at 61 0 Santa Martha Boulevard and in front of Memorial Middle School at 2002 Marcella Avenue.
4. Discussion with possible action on a sidewalk study around Lamar Middle School at 1 8 1 8 N. Arkansas Avenue to support new construction. XV. ADJOURN